Takes in (7)
(Other definitions for accepts that I've seen before include "Says yes" , "Takes on board" , "Takes (an offer)" , "Consents to receive" , "Believes" .)
(Other definitions for digests that I've seen before include "condensation?" , "Breaks down food" , "Thoroughly absorbs" , "summaries" .)
'takes in' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)
This is all the clue.
(Another definition for beholds that I've seen is " Watches".)
'takes in' is the definition.
('absorb' can be a synonym of 'take in')
This is all the clue.
(Other definitions for absorbs that I've seen before include "Takes in, sucks up" , "Soaks up" , "Occupies the mind" , "Swallows up" , "Engrosses" .)